Is James Bowie Middle a good school?

James Bowie Middle ranks 1068 th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend James Bowie Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 132 students attended James Bowie Middle.

What is the racial makeup of James Bowie Middle?

Students at James Bowie Middle are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of James Bowie Middle attend?

Students who attend James Bowie Middle usually go on to attend James Bowie High School

James Bowie Middle

Summary:

James Bowie Middle is a public middle school located in Simms, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 132 students. The school is part of the New Boston Independent School District, which is ranked 431 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

James Bowie Middle has a significantly higher percentage of white students (93.18%) compared to the nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with a ranking as high as 585 out of 2,252 Texas middle schools in 2020-2021, but a decline to 1,068 out of 2,361 schools in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students and low socioeconomic status students performing relatively well, while white students and gifted and talented students have performed less well. However, the school has maintained a 0% dropout rate for most years, which is a positive indicator of student retention and engagement.

Compared to the nearby schools, such as Hooks J H, Pewitt J H, and Redwater J H, James Bowie Middle has a significantly higher percentage of white students and a lower percentage of minority students. This may suggest that the school's student population is not representative of the broader community. The school's declining statewide ranking and uneven student group performance suggest that there may be opportunities for improvement in academic instruction and support, despite the school's slightly higher spending per student compared to the state average.

Detail:

Public 6-8

7497 Us Hwy 67 W
Simms, TX 75574

(903) 543-2219

District: Simms Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1068^th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,883

Students who attend James Bowie Middle usually attend:

High:

James Bowie High School

Feeder schools for James Bowie Middle:

Elementary:

James Bowie Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.3

Number of students: 132

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.2%

Two or more races:

3.8%

Hispanic:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details James Bowie Middle ranks better than 54.8% of middle schools in Texas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.89. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (3.8%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James Bowie Middle is 10.3. (See more...)

Compare James Bowie Middle employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at James Bowie Middle is $9,883.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

James Bowie Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks James Bowie Middle 1068^th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See James Bowie Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Simms Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Simms Independent School District (Isd) 431^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2004	72.59	312^th	1573	80.2%
2005	58.06	691^st	1582	56.3%
2006	60.17	669^th	1585	57.8%
2007	55.49	836^th	1684	50.4%
2008	38.19	1285^th	1718	25.2%
2009	35.09	1373^rd	1763	22.1%
2010	52.87	979^th	1803	45.7%
2011	56.76	912^th	1895	51.9%
2012	42.14	1224^th	1951	37.3%
2013	56.14	883^rd	1973	55.2%
2014	49.68	1068^th	1987	46.3%
2015	66.11	639^th	2043	68.7%
2016	49.34	1088^th	1987	45.2%
2017	36.27	1292^nd	2027	36.3%
2018	41.86	1186^th	2080	43.0%
2019	39.71	1297^th	2193	40.9%
2021	66.32	585^th	2252	74.0%
2022	49.12	1038^th	2254	53.9%
2023	61.25	764^th	2330	67.2%
2024	49.89	1068^th	2361	54.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	14.64	766^th	817	6.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	36.94	974^th	1597	39.0%
2019	37.68	983^rd	1626	39.5%
2021	58.20	426^th	1712	75.1%
2022	31.91	1296^th	1757	26.2%
2024	40.12	1139^th	1881	39.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	40.11	1249^th	2039	38.7%
2019	38.63	1333^rd	2073	35.7%
2021	77.90	236^th	2172	89.1%
2022	54.44	847^th	2220	61.8%
2023	72.96	369^th	2251	83.6%
2024	49.96	983^rd	2224	55.8%

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Rank History for Female students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	45.94	1051^st	2008	47.7%
2019	35.23	1389^th	2047	32.1%
2021	68.80	511^th	2151	76.2%
2022	61.90	656^th	2221	70.5%
2023	54.94	897^th	2241	60.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2019	73.16	308^th	1446	78.7%
2022	59.13	701^st	1488	52.9%
2023	40.33	1094^th	1481	26.1%

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Rank History for At Risk students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	24.86	1762^nd	2008	12.3%
2019	24.75	1798^th	2058	12.6%
2022	38.55	1333^rd	2182	38.9%

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Rank History for Male students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	37.54	1261^st	2030	37.9%
2019	42.88	1124^th	2069	45.7%
2021	61.75	669^th	2168	69.1%
2022	39.37	1333^rd	2228	40.2%
2023	63.60	675^th	2245	69.9%

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Rank History for White students at James Bowie Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	28.53	1324^th	1673	20.9%
2019	23.61	1426^th	1684	15.3%
2021	47.48	875^th	1700	48.5%
2022	29.25	1349^th	1723	21.7%
2023	45.11	1002^nd	1749	42.7%
2024	34.02	1239^th	1724	28.1%

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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for James Bowie Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2004	139	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	141
2005	140	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	140
2006	145	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	146
2007	146	0	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	147
2008	135	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	137
2009	142	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	144
2010	133	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	136
2011	117	0	0	2	1	0	6	126
2012	106	0	0	7	1	0	5	119
2013	102	1	0	8	0	0	4	115
2014	97	0	0	8	0	0	3	108
2015	103	0	0	8	1	0	1	113
2016	107	0	0	6	1	0	1	115
2017	101	0	0	6	3	0	2	112
2018	106	0	0	6	1	0	6	119
2019	104	0	2	1	1	0	7	115
2020	110	1	1	4	0	0	1	117
2021	109	1	0	3	0	0	3	116
2022	108	1	0	3	0	0	5	117
2023	123	0	0	4	0	0	5	132

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at James Bowie Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	141	10.5	13.4	47.5
2005	140	10.1	13.9	50
2006	146	9.5	15.4	55.5
2007	147	10.4	14.1	55.1
2008	137	10.2	13.4	50.4
2009	144	10.1	14.2	47.2
2010	136	9.8	13.8	61.8
2011	126	9.8	12.8	55.6
2012	119	9.9	12.0	53.8
2013	115	10.3	11.1	55.7
2014	108	9.8	10.9	60.2
2015	113	10.0	11.3	63.7
2016	115	9.0	12.7	57.4
2017	112	11.6	9.5	51.8
2018	119	11.5	10.3	56.3
2019	115	10.2	11.2	55.7
2020	117	9.8	11.9	48.7
2021	116	9.7	11.9	44.8
2022	117	11.0	10.6	48.7
2023	132	12.7	10.3	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio James Bowie Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	141	10.5	13.4	47.5
2005	140	10.1	13.9	50
2006	146	9.5	15.4	55.5
2007	147	10.4	14.1	55.1
2008	137	10.2	13.4	50.4
2009	144	10.1	14.2	47.2
2010	136	9.8	13.8	61.8
2011	126	9.8	12.8	55.6
2012	119	9.9	12.0	53.8
2013	115	10.3	11.1	55.7
2014	108	9.8	10.9	60.2
2015	113	10.0	11.3	63.7
2016	115	9.0	12.7	57.4
2017	112	11.6	9.5	51.8
2018	119	11.5	10.3	56.3
2019	115	10.2	11.2	55.7
2020	117	9.8	11.9	48.7
2021	116	9.7	11.9	44.8
2022	117	11.0	10.6	48.7
2023	132	12.7	10.3	47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for James Bowie Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,148 (11.9%)	$8,489 (88.1%)	$9,636
2020	$877 (9.5%)	$8,327 (90.5%)	$9,204
2021	$5,397 (54.6%)	$4,487 (45.4%)	$9,883

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on James Bowie Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1297^th of 2193 Middle schools	Ranks 764^th of 2330 Middle schools	26.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (James Bowie Middle)	29	55	26%
6th Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	29	55	26%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Middle)	29	48	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	29	48	19%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%
7th Grade Reading (James Bowie Middle)	43	56	13%
7th Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	43	56	13%
7th Grade Reading (Texas)	47	52	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Middle)	50	63	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	50	63	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	41	35	6%
8th Grade Reading (James Bowie Middle)	42	65	23%
8th Grade Reading (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	42	65	23%
8th Grade Reading (Texas)	53	56	3%
8th Grade Mathematics (James Bowie Middle)	37	60	23%
8th Grade Mathematics (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	37	60	23%
8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	55	44	11%
8th Grade Science (James Bowie Middle)	47	29	18%
8th Grade Science (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	47	29	18%
8th Grade Science (Texas)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Social Studies (James Bowie Middle)	28	25	3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	28	25	3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)	35	31	4%
End of Course Algebra I (James Bowie Middle)	100	100
End of Course Algebra I (Simms Independent School District (Isd))	65	53	12%
End of Course Algebra I (Texas)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	115	132	14.8%
African American	0	0
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	1	4	300%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	104	123	18.3%
Two or More Races	7	5	28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	55.7%	47%	8.7%

Schools Near James Bowie Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)					STAAR Mathematics (2024)					STAAR Science (2024)		STAAR Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	STAAR Science 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
James Bowie Middle	Public	6-8	7497 Us Hwy 67 W	Simms	75574	Bowie County	Simms Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 543-2219	132	13	10.3	47.0%	123 (93.2%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.8%)	49.9	1068^th of 2361 public middle schools	54.8%		61.2	764^th of 2330 public middle schools	67.2%	304	85.7			43.9	68.9	52.2			30.2	64.4	31.3		30.4	17.4	$9,883	$5,397	$4,487
New Boston Middle	Public	6-8	1215 Hwy 8 N	New Boston	75570	Bowie County	New Boston Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 628-6588	249	27	9.3	81.1%	143 (57.4%)	50 (20.1%)	24 (9.6%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (12.0%)	53.5	961^st of 2361 public middle schools	59.3%		58	845^th of 2330 public middle schools	63.7%	116	100.0			61.1	53.4	52.2			26.4	44.6	67.1		34.1	19.6	$12,317	$2,208	$10,109
James L Germany Middle	Public	5-8	929 W Grizzly Dr	De Kalb	75559	Bowie County	Dekalb Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 667-2834	235	21	11.3	76.6%	143 (60.9%)	43 (18.3%)	30 (12.8%)	2 (0.9%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.0%)	48.3	1118^th of 2361 public middle schools	52.6%		36	1534^th of 2330 public middle schools	34.2%	416	94.1		38.0	56.5	38.0	38.3		60.0	38.2	35.4	55.8	26.5	48.3	22.0	$11,783	$1,660	$10,123
Redwater Intermediate	Public	4-6	108 Ware St	Redwater	75573	Bowie County	Redwater Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 671-3412	227	19	12.1	62.1%	187 (82.4%)	10 (4.4%)	15 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (5.7%)								(n/a)		61.3	55.0	57.8			68.4	55.0	38.6			25.0			$8,040	$809	$7,231
Redwater J H	Public	7-8	204 Red River Rd N	Redwater	75573	Bowie County	Redwater Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 671-3227	180	16	11.3	47.2%	165 (91.7%)	8 (4.4%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	76.2	398^th of 2361 public middle schools	83.1%		87	199^th of 2330 public middle schools	91.5%	199	100.0				77.6	75.6				44.1	80.4		56.3	16.1	$9,156	$924	$8,232
Pewitt J H	Public	6-8	1216 Us Hwy 67 W	Omaha	75571	Morris County	Pewitt Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 884-2505	191	19	10.0	70.7%	114 (59.7%)	27 (14.1%)	30 (15.7%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.9%)	66.6	623^rd of 2361 public middle schools	73.6%		51.9	1020^th of 2330 public middle schools	56.2%	397	100.0			49.2	53.2	72.1			38.7	41.7	79.2		47.5	39.3	$10,776	$1,268	$9,509
Hooks J H	Public	5-8	3921 Fm 560	Hooks	75561	Bowie County	Hooks Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(903) 547-2568	284	25	11.1	59.2%	189 (66.5%)	32 (11.3%)	26 (9.2%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (12.3%)	51.1	1019^th of 2361 public middle schools	56.8%		62.2	733^rd of 2330 public middle schools	68.5%	286	84.6		61.4	58.8	52.1	67.5		52.3	36.8	50.7	22.4	52.3	32.5	15.0	$10,512	$1,600	$8,913

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